Field Guide · Substance-related and addictive disorders
Cannabis use disorder
Cannabis use that has become hard to control and is costing you.
ICD-10-CM F12What it looks like
- Daily use to feel normal
- Irritable and sleepless without it
- Motivation and memory slipping
What helps
Therapy such as CBT and motivational approaches, and support through the first weeks.
What it is not
It is not a character flaw, a lack of willpower, or something you can think your way out of alone. It is a recognized health condition, and it is treatable.
Clinical view
Classified under “Substance-related and addictive disorders” (ICD-10-CM F12). A diagnosis is made by a licensed clinician after a full evaluation of symptoms, their duration, how much they interfere with daily life, and whether a substance or medical condition better explains them.
Typical presentation
- Daily use to feel normal
- Irritable and sleepless without it
- Motivation and memory slipping
Evidence-based treatment
Therapy such as CBT and motivational approaches, and support through the first weeks.
When substances are in the picture
Alcohol and drugs can cause, hide or worsen these symptoms, and many people use to quiet them. Good care treats both together. See co-occurring conditions.
Written in plain English for education. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Demo Clinical review by a licensed professional is part of the launch plan and will be named here.
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